US Bridges

CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.35 Mi. East CR 93 · Structure no. 016822

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,630
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,483 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 52
CrossesTrigger Creek
Location0.35 Mi. East CR 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27813, -86.79814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,630 (2025)
Projected traffic20,483 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek carry?

About 14,630 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 52 over Trigger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.